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For my sins I am a smoker do you know if you can get Superkings in Kovalam or should I get them at Gatwick. I know all uk brands are available in Goa but not sure about Kerala.

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Hi dabs

Most brands are available here although you should be aware that as in the UK there is a law on smoking in public places although it is rarely enforced.

There has been some disturbances in local restaurants recently between smokers and non-smokers, it seems that smoking is becoming less tolerable to others especially in eating establishments.

Also be aware that the cigarettes on offer from the beach touts may well be fakes.

Hope this helps

Ian

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Thanks Ian

This site is becoming addictive. lol

Hi! Just returned from Kovalam and you can get most uk cigs. Dont buy from touts on beach as they add around 150 rupees. After being stung once this way I went to duty free shop on hill to fire station. Malbora lights are 450 for 200. I believe you will pay around 700 for super kings.

As for smoking I had no problem where I had a fag.You can get a cig as soon as your out the airport.

Enjoy your hols!

Hi

The Central Tobacco Control Act 2003 prohibits smoking in public places the same as in the UK.

As I understand it a complaint from a person to the police about smoking could end up with the public place ie a restaurant being fined as well as the person smoking.

The act is set out in full in the following link.

鈥p.nic.in/pdf/tobacco_control_act-2003.pdf

The police are lax about things at the moment but there has been agitation in restaurants this season betwen smokers and non smokers which can only reach the attention of the police eventually.

Ian